Two arrests in probation search

Saturday

Dec 29, 2012 at 12:01 AM

The Record

STOCKTON - Members of the Stockton Police Department's Community Response Team and a countywide gang task force conducted a probation search that led to two arrests about 9:40 p.m. Thursday in the 100 block of West Lincoln Road, authorities said.

When officers arrived, Vichheka Thor, a 29-year-old parolee who is prohibited from owning a gun, was in the process of selling a handgun to a friend, officials said. During their investigation, authorities said they learned of a drug deal involving Thor and another person. Their investigation led them to Anthony Pereza-Castaneda, 27, who was apprehended with a large amount of methamphetamine and more than $4,600 in cash, officials reported.

Thor was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession and sale of a firearm. Pereza-Castaneda was arrested on suspicion of drug sales and possession.